Redan
At 1,363 people per sq km, Redan packs 3,000 residents into just 2.2 sq km, giving it a compact, established feel within Ballarat. The median age is 39, one year below the national comparison, while household income sits at the 15.3rd percentile, below the national middle. Nearly half of households rent at 48.2%, and the 10.1% vacancy rate is high for a tightly settled suburb. Compared with nearby Sebastopol and Ballarat Central, Redan's small footprint and 1.9-person households point to a more close-in, smaller-household profile. Its English, Irish and Scottish ancestry counts remain prominent, while annual growth is only 0.29%, so affordability and existing services matter more than rapid expansion.
Local council: Ballarat
Population
3,000
Median Age
39.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,061/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
9
Median House
$508K
October to December 2025
Redan is suited to buyers prioritising an accessible price point and established housing over new-estate growth. A typical monthly mortgage figure of $1,300 equates to 28.3% of household income, below the stated mortgage-stress threshold. Housing choice is broader than a detached-house market: 57.6% of dwellings are separate houses and 41.8% are semi-detached, while 3-bedroom homes account for 47.1%.
For Buyers
Redan is suited to buyers prioritising an accessible price point and established housing over new-estate growth. A typical monthly mortgage figure of $1,300 equates to 28.3% of household income, below the stated mortgage-stress threshold. Housing choice is broader than a detached-house market: 57.6% of dwellings are separate houses and 41.8% are semi-detached, while 3-bedroom homes account for 47.1%.
For Investors
Redan's investment case is driven by a large tenant base, moderate purchase prices and access to established Ballarat services, but the rental market requires careful screening. Renting accounts for 48.2% of occupied dwellings, and the weekly median rent is $255. That tenant depth is useful because smaller households make up much of the area, yet the 10.1% vacancy rate is high, so leasing competition may be weaker than in tighter markets. Eight development matters were recorded over 12 months, while overseas migration is the primary growth driver, creating some demand support without indicating a major construction cycle.
Development Activity
Total DAs
15
Last 12 Months
9
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+350.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Redan
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St Aloysius' School
Demographics
Redan has 3,000 residents, a median age of 39 and an average household size of 1.9 people, which is 0.6 below the national comparison. University attainment is 26.4%, or 3.7 percentage points below the national figure, and only 10.9% of residents were born overseas, 10.7 points below the national comparison. English ancestry numbers 1,217, followed by Irish at 474 and Scottish at 329. No religion is recorded for 1,486 people, compared with 1,123 identifying with Christianity. Residential stability is relatively strong because 73.4% stayed at the same address over the reference period, although turnover still reached 26.6%. Compared with nearby Sebastopol and Ballarat Central, Redan's compact 2.2 sq km footprint and smaller households suggest a more concentrated, established residential profile.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
57.6%
Houses
41.8%
Townhouse
0.6%
Apartment
Tenure
Redan's long-term price path has been positive but uneven. Tenure is renter-heavy, with 48.2% renting, compared with 26.3% owning outright and 24.2% paying a mortgage. The dwelling mix is more compact than a conventional family-only market: 47.1% have 3 bedrooms, 33.1% have 2, and 41.8% are semi-detached. Compared with peak-era pricing, the latest level is more approachable, but the ownership mix means investors and landlords remain important to local housing demand.
Mortgage / mo
$1,300
Rent / wkiABS Census 2021 median across all dwelling types. Current market rents are typically higher.
$255
Census 2021
HH Size
1.9
Personal Income / wk
$654
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
10.1%
Unoccupied
160
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
24.0%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
28.3%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
27.4%
Couples with children
39.7%
Couples, no children
30.7%
Single parent
726
Total families
Economy & Employment
Redan's employment base is anchored by essential services. Healthcare accounts for 23.1% of industry employment with 203 workers, followed by Education at 12.0% and 105, Construction at 11.0% and 97, Public Administration at 9.1% and 80, and Retail at 7.6% and 67. The main occupations are Professionals at 255, Community and Personal Service at 228, Trades at 209, Clerical and Administrative at 149, and Labourers at 146. The labour force totals 1,415, with a 5.4% unemployment rate, 55.6% participation rate and 54.1% full-time employment rate. Household income is $1,061 per week, at the 15.3rd percentile. All 4 socioeconomic measures sit in decile 1: IEO 888, IER 877, IRSD 881 and IRSAD 861. That bottom-decile position is below higher-income areas, despite the presence of 255 professionals, because lower incomes and labour-force disengagement remain substantial.
Unemployment
5.4%
Labour Force
1,415
Unemployed
76
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
54.1%
Part-time
37.2%
Participation
55.6%
Employed
1,339
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
26.4%
Postgraduate
5.4%
Born Overseas
10.9%
Dwellings
1,414
Transport to Work
Daily travel in Redan is strongly car oriented: 71.2% drive as passengers or drivers, compared with 2.2% using public transport and 3.7% walking or cycling. Working from home accounts for 16.9%, which may reduce some commuting pressure. Families have access to 1 locally identified Catholic primary school, with enrolment zones best checked against the exact address. Safety needs attention because the recorded crime rate is 189.7 offences per 1,000 residents, with 569 total offences, including 297 property and deception offences, 130 justice procedure offences and 86 crimes against the person. Compared with lower-crime settings, this is a material consideration for renters and buyers. IRSAD is in decile 1, while volunteering is 13.5% and need for assistance is 10.0%, so community support and local service access are important to everyday livability.
Drive
71.2%
Public Transport
2.2%
Walk / Cycle
3.7%
Work from Home
16.9%
Growth Outlook
Redan is an established, slow-growth market, with an annual trend of 0.29% and population change across the wider area of 5.7% over 10 years. Overseas migration is the primary growth driver, but the shift trajectory is Aging: the senior share has increased by 3.8 percentage points while the young share has fallen by 1.2 points. Compared with faster-growth corridors, this points to gradual demand rather than a rapid population surge. The current gentrification measure is score 0, stage Not gentrifying, while the separate shift measure records a score of 34 and Early signs. Rent growth of 36.8% and real income growth of 16.1% provide some momentum, yet the 0.29% annual trend and aging pattern suggest that established services, affordability and incremental renewal will shape Redan more than large-scale expansion.
Population trend: Ballarat council area
Redan sits in the Ballarat council area. These are the council area's residents, not Redan's.
Residents 2025
122,661
Growth, 5 yr average
+1.9%/yr
2020 to 2025
Growth, last year
+1.7%
2024 to 2025
ABS Estimated Resident Population by LGA, 30 June each year; council area, not this suburb
Safety & Crime
Total Offences
569
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
189.7
Offence Categories
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria / SA Police
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Redan compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Redan a good suburb to live in?
Redan can suit residents seeking established Ballarat housing, lower entry prices and compact access to services. The suburb has 3,000 residents, a $255 weekly median rent and 71.2% car use, but its crime rate of 189.7 per 1,000 and IRSAD decile 1 warrant careful street and property selection.
What schools are in Redan?
Redan has 1 locally identified school, St Aloysius' School, a Catholic primary school. Families should confirm enrolment zones, year-level availability and travel arrangements for the exact address, because school access can change across nearby Ballarat suburbs and a listed school does not establish educational performance.
Is Redan safe?
Safety is mixed rather than uniformly strong. Redan recorded 569 offences at a rate of 189.7 per 1,000 residents, including 297 property and deception offences and 86 crimes against the person. Compared with lower-crime areas, buyers and renters should inspect the immediate street, lighting, parking and security arrangements.
How is Redan's population changing?
Redan has 3,000 residents today, while population change across the wider area is 5.7% over 10 years and the annual growth trend is 0.29%. The trajectory is Aging, with the senior share up 3.8 percentage points and the young share down 1.2 points. Overseas migration is the primary growth driver.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), Valuer-General Victoria (house prices), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications).
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